I really like this idea, any more thoughts out there? May is soon....it would be nice to have something to put out there as it's really gone unnoticed for the most part. I for one would like to do something....and I'm sure there must be others.

You know what Susan, that is a great idea. It wouldn't even need to be multi-coloured. Say for example blue with dark blue spots. I really like the idea of the polka dots representing all the different allergies.

Glad you all think this is a good idea. I think when people see a ribbon what it symbolizes gets out there real quick. I like the idea of dots for all the different allergies we all have. The main color is what I think most people will think about. (the blue or green with dots) I would love to have not only a fabric ribbon but I would wear a metal ribbon (with the allergy colors!) on my jacket. It would be a great way to get conversation started and explain a little about allergies. The more people see and hear about allergies the better chance they have to understand it. People don't know if I have allergies or anyone around me do. If everyone who had a person they cared about with allergies wore a ribbon, wow I think a little message may get out there.

_________________Me-Allergic to Peanut, Tree Nut, Coconut, Shellfish, ASA and Asthma
My Husband and Children No Allergies

I emailed Anaphylaxis Canada to see if they have any input regarding creating a ribbon/colour etc.. I mentioned Susan's idea for the polka dots representing the different allergies.

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It would be a great way to get conversation started and explain a little about allergies. The more people see and hear about allergies the better chance they have to understand it. People don't know if I have allergies or anyone around me do. If everyone who had a person they cared about with allergies wore a ribbon, wow I think a little message may get out there.

Paige that was exactly what I was thinking and said in my little note to A.C..

The main color is what I think most people will think about. (the blue or green with dots) I would love to have not only a fabric ribbon but I would wear a metal ribbon (with the allergy colors!) on my jacket. It would be a great way to get conversation started and explain a little about allergies. The more people see and hear about allergies the better chance they have to understand it. People don't know if I have allergies or anyone around me do. If everyone who had a person they cared about with allergies wore a ribbon, wow I think a little message may get out there.

It is so hard to type and clap @ the same time!!!!

BC, you said,

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Great idea, I've often thought the same thing. How about grey for all the grey hairs allergies cause!

Scrolling down, food allergies are listed very last under teal/turquoise, but nothing is written in stone and I like the idea of polka dot, so I vote we change it and get it out there. I think this is an awesome idea and would love to have a medal pin to wear....a magnet for my vehicle....maybe to help identify the storage location of epi pens and asthma meds in schools, daycares....

O.K. lots of people have ribbons. But if they are not out there and promoted no one would know, what ribbon is for what cause. I must say for myself I can name about two pink and yellow. I would fail the rest of the "identify the cause and ribbon color test"

_________________Me-Allergic to Peanut, Tree Nut, Coconut, Shellfish, ASA and Asthma
My Husband and Children No Allergies

Well, I had seen the autism one before but other than that, same. Fail. Unfortunately, autism is rising in numbers too. I had found it interesting though that it was a pattern and everything has to start somewhere. I'm going out, not today, to see what's readily available. I could make a few here....take them to my picnic at the legislative grounds in May.... I really like the polka dot thing....different colours.....thinking, thinking...white background would probably be more readily available.....

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